Rest Loudly and Release the Guilt with Anna Mathur
Welcome to the very first episode of Challenge Your Guilt! I couldn’t imagine a better guest to start this journey with than Anna Mathur — psychotherapist, bestselling author, mother, and someone whose words on guilt have shaped my own work.In this episode we explore:Why mothers so often believe we’re the problem — and how to flip that script.How to ask, “Have I actually done anything wrong?” when guilt strikes.The power of practicing self-compassion instead of bullying ourselves with the inner critic.Why it’s vital to “rest loudly” and model rest for our children.Making the invisible load visible in relationships, and having honest conversations about resentment.Anna’s practical ACT tool (Address, Compassion, Tweak) to move through guilt.This is a conversation packed with wisdom, laughter, and lightbulb moments to help you dismantle guilt and step into a more flourishing motherhood.Links & Resources:Find Anna on Instagram: @annamathurCheck out Anna’s new book: The Good Decision DiaryBuy my book: Challenge Your Guilt: How to Flourish in Motherhood, Work and LifeBook your free 60 minute Motherload Breakthrough call with me here✨ If this episode resonated, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a mother who needs to hear that guilt was never hers to carry.
Challenge Your Guilt is a podcast for mothers ready to stop internalising guilt and shame and start flourishing in motherhood, work and life. It’s a warm, honest space - part conversation, part insight - to help dismantle the unrealistic standards we’ve all inherited.